Book release: At C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation
A book by Dr. Shashi Tharoor, MP, Thiruvanandapuram, titled ‘Why I am a Hindu’ will be released by Dr. Gopalkrishna Gandhi, former governor of West Bengal at an event to be …
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Remembering Carnatic music maestro M. D. Ramanathan
Mridangam artiste Bombay C. N. Balaji is hosting a ‘Remembering MDR’ day on February 25 morning at Raga Sudha hall, Luz. The event celebrates the life and music of the …
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Obituary: Violin vidwan Parur M. S. Anantharaman
Well-known violinist Parur M. S. Anantharaman, a resident of Mylapore passed away early on Monday morning ( Feb. 19). He lived on Sri Apparswamy Koil Street, Mylapore. He was in …
Read MoreFusion dance performance: Kathak and western dance
‘Sairandhri’ is a musical based on the Mahabharatha. Conceptualised by Kathak dancer Neha Banerjee in collaboration with Latino ballroom dancer Sandip Soparrkar. On Feb 21, 7 p.m. At The Music …
Read MoreAudio book launch on Mahaperiyava
Brahma Gana Sabha in association with Ponniyin Selvan and friends is launching an audio book by P. Swaminathan titled ‘Mahaperiava’ on Feb 22 at Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet. T. S. …
Read MoreWorks of specially challenged Manas at display at R. A. Puram
Check out the paintings of ‘special needs’ artist Manas Arvind; his vibrant watercolours feature brilliant skies and intriguing silhouettes. Paintings are available for sale too. At Wandering Artist, R. A. …
Read MoreMusic concert featuring works of Tamil composers
Thamizhisai Chaaral festival. Vocal music by R. Suryaprakash. Thematic concert featuring compositions of Marimutha Pillai, Muthuthandavar and Arunachala Kavirayar. On Feb 18, 7 p.m. At R. R. Sabha, Mylapore. Ph: …
Read MoreFelicitating artistes: At Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet
Laya Lavanya Fine Arts Foundation, an institution promoted by Umayalpuram Dr. K. Sivaraman, is organising an event to felicitate three artistes Aruna Sairam, T. H. Vinayakaram and Arjun Ganesh. Nalli …
Read MoreMusic programme by T. M. Krishna; at Mylapore
T. M. Krishna and his disciples will present a programme on ‘Thyagaraja Vibhakthi Krithis of Muthusvami Dikshitar’ in a programme organised by Guruguhaamrta. On Feb 16, 6.15 p.m. At Ragasudha Hall, Mylapore. …
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Senior dancers, gurus pay tribute to the iconic Bala
Rasikas who were inside the packed auditorium of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Mylapore on S Feb.10, Saturday evening witnessed a rather rare dance programme – a dozen senior dancers and …
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Celebrating dance icon Balasaraswati: two-day festival
Bharatanatyam legend T. Balasaraswati is being celebrated by the performing arts community to mark her birth centenary. The Dr. Raghavan Centre for Performing Arts based in Chennai launched a two-day …
Read MoreTamil music festival, competitions for students
Chennai 2000 Plus Trust in association with Tamil Nadu Government Music College will be conducting a Tamil music festival and competition for students till Feb 19. Topics include Thirukkural, Thevaram, …
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